While COVID-19 cases and positive test results in the National Capital Region and communities nationwide have significantly decreased since May 2021, the pandemic is still ongoing, and many people are not yet fully vaccinated. Keep Reading
Patients severely or critically ill with COVID-19 often suffer from an overreaction of the immune system, which can be very harmful to the patient’s health. Interleukin-6 blocking drugs – tocilizumab and sarilumab – act to suppress this overreaction. Keep Reading
Executives face both enduring and emergent security challenges that require a new approach. Keep Reading
The UVC light kits are capable of destroying up to 99.9% of microorganisms (including SARS CoV-2) present on baggage trays at the security checkpoint. Keep Reading
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a self-registration portal to make it easier for COVID-19 testing labs to join the IATA Travel Pass Lab Network. Keep Reading
Criswell tells Congress that supply chain security is a priority along with equity and inclusion for disaster survivors and staff. Keep Reading
It took years for me to understand what an amazing country I was living in, why millions of people were strong proponents of our American flag, our national anthem and the ever-powerful red, white and blue colors. Keep Reading
This policy change will allow applicants to submit a statement or letter from the death certificate’s certifying official, medical examiner, or coroner that attributes the death to COVID-19 fatalities that occurred between Jan. 20 and May 16, 2020. Keep Reading
"The concern we have is that we have pockets in this country, particularly, but not exclusively, among certain Southern states, where the level of vaccination is really dangerously low, around 35 percent or so." Keep Reading
GAO found that although FAMS created protocols to guide how to respond when employees become sick with COVID-19, it hasn't consistently documented how it has done so or made testing readily available. Keep Reading
Hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants have proven essential in the COVID-19 era but are also a critical means to reduce or prevent the spread of many infectious diseases. Keep Reading
The protocol proposes that most people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or who recovered from the disease in the last 180 days should not be subject to testing or quarantine. Keep Reading
The new system works by drawing large volumes of air in areas such as airport lobbies and self-selects the biological content, which is then put through an analytical process to determine the presence or absence of the virus down to very low levels. Keep Reading
The hope is that by the time another major biological event—be it intentional, accidental or natural—comes knocking on our door, the United States will be able to quickly triage people for their next step of medical care. Keep Reading
Complementing this initial funding, CDC also aims to 1) increase training opportunities for DIS to have the skills they need when they enter the field and 2) advance innovation in the way we deliver partner services. Keep Reading
On June 20, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21. Keep Reading
The Government Accountability Office says that TSA's monitoring and analysis of its measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is limited. Keep Reading
Airports Council International (ACI) World has extended its Airport Health Accreditation program which assists airports to demonstrate to passengers, regulators, and governments that they are prioritizing health and safety in a measurable, established manner. Keep Reading
The national average for an award is $6,756, as nearly 2,500 FEMA employees continue working with applicants to manually review every application, determining eligibility each week. Keep Reading
The health care emergency temporary standard is aimed at protecting workers facing the highest coronavirus hazards—those working in health care settings where suspected or confirmed coronavirus patients are treated. Keep Reading